Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Power of Betty

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Erica

I have a secret.  I love cookbooks.  I mean I really really love cookbooks.  When I am traveling I like to pick up a cookbook from whatever city/country I am visiting.  I have probably 30 cookbooks covering Tex-mex to Amish … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry, There is a Happy Ending

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Erica

On my way back from Rome last month I was flipping through a magazine I found in the seat pocket and saw this review for Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book, Committed (a sequel to Eat, Pray, Love).  Gilbert has a great … Continue reading →

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Lumignano Hike

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Erica

Winter has failed to make a graceful exit here in northern Italy.  Anytime the sun made an appearance the rain clouds would bully it right out of the sky.  The unrelenting gloom and doom was starting to make me feel … Continue reading →

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My ultimate running goal

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Erica

So, now that I have proven to myself that I can run more than 20 minutes in a row without bursting into flames I am planning on running a 10K next.  If anyone is thinking about taking up running there … Continue reading →

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My First 5K!!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Erica

Today I ran my first 5K!  A 5K is 3.11 miles (and I think 5K sounds more impressive than 3.11 miles).  Actually, today I ran the whole way through my first voluntary 5K.  When I was in the military we … Continue reading →

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Introducing Lullubelle

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Erica

Hi Everyone!  I would like to introduce my new favorite toy, Lullubelle!  She is blue and adorable, and I think I may even buy a basket to put on the front! It seems like everyone in Italy owns a bike … Continue reading →

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Venice Carnevale

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Erica

Happy Carnivale, Everyone! On Saturday I took the train with some friends to Venice to check out the costumes.  The tradition of Venice Carnivale started around the 14th or 15th century, as one last celebration before Lent (in Latin Carnivale … Continue reading →

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